# US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms

> Consumers pointed to higher costs for goods and services as the primary reason for the decline, according to The Conference Board, which released its monthly report on Tuesday.

- Published: 2026-09-29T23:00:18.690Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T02:02:02.608Z
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- Topics: Science and technology
- Involves: Republicans, The Conference Board, Toluna, United States consumer confidence

## How it developed

- 2026-09-29T23:00:18.690Z - Al Jazeera English: [US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/29/us-consumer-confidence-hits-its-lowest-level-since-2014-ahead-of-midterms)
- 2026-09-30T02:02:02.608Z - Clarin: [La confianza del consumidor de EE.UU. cae al nivel más bajo en 12 años, según una encuesta](https://www.clarin.com/estados-unidos/la-confianza-del-consumidor-de-ee-uu-cae-al-nivel-mas-bajo-en-12-anos-segun-una-encuesta_0_h4JycaDBt0.html)

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